Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Kevin joined Upfront in 2012 as an Associate. The reality is the best angels, the best seed funds and the best A-round investors have choices about whom they will refer deals to and are very selective. And of course it doesn’t hurt that Kevin is fluent in Mandarin. Watching him develop over the past 4.5

Venture Capital 150

Venture Capital Startup Invest Course 150

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

It’s often referred to as Spring Break for Geeks, and for good reason. I’m talking, of course, about South by Southwest (SXSW), Austin’s annual film and music festival that in recent years added an interactive component. This year, we invite you to join TechZulu LIVE from SXSW.

Conference 95

Conference Course Email Networking 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2013

According to the most recent study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, there were approximately 514,000 new businesses created per month in the US in 2012. Nurture those links into other sites, and network to the max in relevant business organizations and trade shows. Make your customers your platform.

Platform 105

Platform Entrepreneur Startup Social Media 105

Tech Zulu Event

JANUARY 8, 2014

Ready SIM’s scenario instantly recalled memories of Inspector Gadget’s exploding messages (the cartoon of course, not the terrible live action rehash starring Matthew Broderick *shudders*). The initial company, Roam Mobility Service came to market in January 2012. But I digress. Click here for more info on Ready SIM.

Mobile 86

Mobile Startup Customer Custom 86

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2016

Mark dutifully went to partner meetings, back-channel references began, firms started calling existing VCs to “test prices” and we started debating whom our best partner would be. Of course it’s not literally a memo but that’s a metaphor for knowing that things have dramatically changed.

Funding 150

Funding Startup SaaS Venture Capital 150

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I’ve been an avid user of Plug.DJ’s music discovery site since early 2012, have discovered a ton of music there (which, by the way, I’m still listening to today) and originally covered their $1.25M in seed-round funding from Javelin Venture Partners. was founded in February 2012 by a team of passionate music fans.

Startup 107

Startup Product Sites Tool 107

Tech Zulu Event

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Speakers include Scott Hunger, a principal program Manager and Lead on the Azure Application and Platform Team; Richard Campbell, cofounder of Strangeloop Networks, Jeffrey Palermo, CIO of Headspring Systems and many more! In addition, world renowned speakers are invited to discuss the latest trends in technology.

Training 65

Training Technical Review Technology Software Review 65